The country's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector is emerging as a key driver of inclusive economic growth, aligning closely with national development goals. Business events are increasingly seen as platforms for investment, innovation, and regional cooperation rather than just crowd-generating activities.
Monde Nissin Corp. reported a 3 percent drop in core attributable income to ₱7.19 billion for the first nine months of 2025, down from ₱7.45 billion a year earlier, mainly due to higher edible oil prices.
PLDT Inc. expects stronger earnings in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the first two quarters, chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Wednesday.
Lending by universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) continued to grow in September, alongside faster domestic liquidity expansion, according to preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).